本集「聽見好時光」節目，介紹國際跳棋的小國手，分享智力運動帶給他們的成長。
國際跳棋這個智力運動，近年來在中華民國國際跳棋協會不遺餘力的推動，每年帶領選手出國競賽。
聽聽青少年選手們分享2023年十月遠赴波蘭比賽經驗，不只是挑戰國際跳棋，心智的成長更令人驚豔。
本集「英語小時光」雙語單元由蔡欣懿老師分享。
在銀行
• 在銀行會用到的實用短語
• What do I need to open an account? 我開戶需要準備什麼?
• Can I have multiple accounts? 我可以擁有多個帳戶嗎?
• How do I access my account online? 請問如何上網進入我的帳戶?
• I would like to rent a safe deposit box. 我想租保險箱
• I would like to take out a loan. 我想申請貸款
• May I speak to someone about a business loan? 請問商業貸款的窗口?
• I would like to make a deposit. 我想存錢
• I would like to make a withdrawal. 我想提款
跟錢相關的片語
• Bring home the bacon 養家活口
Dad works hard every day to bring home the bacon and provide for our family.
• Cook the books 篡改賬目
The company was in trouble because someone tried to cook the books to hide the financial problems.
• Cheapskate 小氣的人
Bill is such a cheapskate!
• Have money to burn 錢多到花不完而亂買東西
Mr. Brown has money to burn on fancy cars and luxurious vacations.
• Gravy train 輕鬆好賺的工作 (肥缺)
His job is a real gravy train.
• Golden handshake 優渥的退休金
After working at the company for many years, Mary received a golden handshake when she decided to retire.
• Tighten your belt 減少支出
• She was laid off, so she’ll have to tighten her belts until she finds a new job
